TTDA: Solutions to improve the quality of economic policy communication for ethnic minorities on the online newspaper Ethnic Minorities and Development

INFORMATION ABOUTGRADUATION PROJECTMASTER'S DEGREE

1. Student's full name: Pham Tuan Trinh

2. Gender: Male

3. Date of birth: October 29, 1978

4. Place of birth: Khanh Loi commune, Yen Khanh district, Ninh Binh province (formerly). Now Khanh Thien commune, Ninh Binh province.

5. Decision on student admissionnumberDecision No. 4058/2022/QD-XHNV, dated December 28, 2022By the Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.

6. Changes in the training process:

Decisions extending the study period include:

- Decision No.: 6934/QD – XHNV, dated December 16, 2024By the Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi. The period runs from December 29, 2024 to June 28, 2025. Signed by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dang Thi Thu Huong, Vice Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.

- Decision No.: 4670/QD – XHNV, dated June 24, 2025By the Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi. The term runs from June 29, 2025 to December 28, 2025. Signed by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dang Thi Thu Huong, Vice Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.

- Decision No.: 9099/QD – XHNV, dated December 25, 2025By the Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi. The term runs from December 29, 2025 to June 28, 2026. Signed by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dang Hong Son, Vice Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.

7. Title of the topicproject:Solutions to improve the quality of economic policy communication for ethnic minorities on the online newspaper Ethnic Minorities and Development.

8. Major: Journalism and Applied Studies; Code: 8320101_01_UD

9. Scientific supervisors: 1, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Vu Van Ha, Central Theoretical Council,Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics.

2. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Chi Trung. Institute of Journalism and Communication Training, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.

10. Summarize the results ofproject:

The project on communicating economic policies to ethnic minority communities through the Ethnic Minorities and Development Newspaper has achieved significant results in raising awareness and encouraging community participation. Experience from practical implementation has highlighted both strengths to be promoted and clear challenges to be addressed. To ensure that policy information truly reaches everyone and is most effective in contributing to the sustainable development of ethnic minority communities, maintaining and improving communication activities, enhancing people's access to information, and creating a more favorable environment for community participation and feedback will be crucial factors in the long-term success of policy communication in the future.

The study highlighted significant successes in improving the quality of economic policy communication targeting ethnic minority communities through online news channels. The results achieved are not only quantitative but also demonstrate a transformation in approach and interaction with the target community. First and foremost, one key factor contributing to this success is the emphasis on developing communication content deeply aligned with local culture and language. This approach has broken down language and cultural barriers, significantly enhancing the community's access to and understanding of economic policies. The use of mother tongues in many communication materials has been particularly effective, allowing information to easily penetrate the community, thereby increasing public participation and helping them better understand their rights and obligations.

11. Practical applications:

From the practical implementation of solutions aimed at improving the quality of economic policy communication for ethnic minority communities on the online newspaper "Ethnic Minorities and Development," many profound and valuable lessons have been learned. These lessons not only provide a solid foundation for improving the effectiveness of current communication activities but also guide the strategic direction for future communication efforts.

The practical implementation of economic policy communication for ethnic minority communities has yielded several successful examples, demonstrating the feasibility and effectiveness of the proposed diverse approaches. These examples include the production of media programs, such as the television program "Issues - Events," which has effectively contributed to disseminating policies to the community. Newspapers have also collaborated with local authorities to compile and distribute guidance materials (leaflets, booklets) in local languages ​​on policies related to economic development, entrepreneurship, and access to credit, using easily understandable language for the community. Organizing direct seminars and workshops within the community, in coordination with relevant agencies, has provided valuable opportunities for people to better understand policies, ask questions, and engage in direct discussions. Finally, the implementation of communication activities combined with traditional events and festivals has effectively utilized cultural activities to disseminate information naturally, attracting people's participation. These examples show that, when applying appropriate and creative methods, economic policy information can be effectively accessed, helping ethnic minority communities to better understand the State's development support programs.

Looking to the future, the online newspaper "Ethnic Minorities and Development" has the potential to become a modern and effective model of policy communication, contributing to bridging the information gap, raising public awareness, and promoting comprehensive development for ethnic minority communities. It also serves as a model for other media outlets in reaching and serving specific public groups. With appropriate investment, a strategic vision, and a commitment to continuous innovation, the goal of improving the material and spiritual lives of ethnic minority communities through policy communication is entirely feasible.

12. Future research directions: (none)

13. Published works related toproject: (Not available).

MASTER'S THESIS INFORMATION

1. Student's Full Name: Pham Tuan Trinh

2. Gender: Male

3. Date of Birth: October 29, 1978

4. Place of Birth:

Formerly: Khanh Loi Commune, Yen Khanh District, Ninh Binh Province.

Currently: Khanh Thien Commune, Ninh Binh Province.

5. Decision on Student Recognition: No. 4058/2022/QD-XHNV, December 28, 2022, by the Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.

6. Changes during the training process:

The decisions on the extension of the study period include:

- Decision No. 6934/QD-XHNV, dated December 16, 2024, issued by the Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi. The extension period is from December 29, 2024, to June 28, 2025, signed by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dang Thi Thu Huong, Vice Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.

- Decision No. 4670/QD-XHNV, dated June 24, 2025, issued by the Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi. The extension period is from June 29, 2025, to December 28, 2025, signed by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dang Thi Thu Huong, Vice Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.

- Decision No. 9099/QD-XHNV, dated December 25, 2025, issued by the Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi. The extension period is from December 29, 2025, to June 28, 2026, signed by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dang Hong Son, Vice Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.

7. Thesis Title: Solutions to improve the quality of economic policy communication for ethnic areas on the"Nation and Development"Ethnic and Development)Electronic Newspaper.

8. Major: Journalism; Code: 8320101_01_UD

9. Supervisors:

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Vu Van Ha, Central Theoretical Council, Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Chi Trung, Institute of Journalism and Communication Training, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.

10. Summary of Thesis Results:

The thesis on economic policy communication for ethnic regions on the Ethnic and Development Newspaper has achieved significant results in raising awareness and encouraging community participation. Experience from practical implementation has pointed out both strengths to be promoted and clear challenges that need to be addressed. To ensure policy information truly reaches everyone and promote the highest efficiencypersoncontributing to the sustainable development of ethnic minority communities, thecontinuation ofmaintaining and improving communication activities, enhancing information accessibility for citizens, and creating a more favorable environment for community participation and feedback will be decisive factors for the long-term success of policy communicationbuildersin the future.

The research has clarified remarkable successes in efforts to improve the quality of economic policy communication targeting ethnic areas through the electronic newspaper channel. The achieved results are not only quantitative but also demonstrate a transformation in the approach and interaction with the target community. First and foremost, one of the key factors leading to success is the focus on building content that is appropriate to the indigenous culture and language. This approach has broken down language and cultural barriers, significantly enhancing the community's access to and understanding of economic policies. The use of local peoplelanguagesin many contents has been particularly effective, making information easily spread deeply and widely within the community, thereby strengthening citizen participation and helping them better understand their rights and obligations.

11. Practical Applicability:

From the practical implementation of solutions to improve the quality of economic policy communication for ethnic areas on the Ethnic and Development Electronic Newspaper, many profound and valuable lessons have been drawn. These lessons not only provide a solid foundation for improving the efficiency of current communication activities but also orient strategies for future communication efforts.

The reality of implementing economic policy communication for ethnic areas has recorded several successful examples, demonstrating the feasibility and effectiveness of the diverse approaches proposed. These examples include the production of media programs, such as the TV program "QuestionTopic - Event"(Issues – Events)which effectively contributed to disseminating policies to the people. The newspaper also coordinates with local authorities to compile and issue guidance materials (leafletsandbooklets) in local languages ​​regarding policies related to economic development, startups, and credit access, withwordingthat is easy for the people to understand. Organizing talk shows and direct seminars in the community, with the coordination of relevant agencies, creates valuable opportunities for people to better understand policies, ask questions, and exchange directly. Finally, implementing communication activities combined with traditional events and festivals effectively disseminate information naturally,howattract citizen participation. These examples show that when applying appropriate and creative methods, economic policy information can be accessed effectively, helping ethnic access and better understand the State's development support programs.

Looking to the future, the Ethnic and Development Electronic Newspaper has the potential to become a modernandeffective policy communication model, helping to bridge the information gap, raising intellectual standards, and promoting comprehensive development for ethnic minorities, while also serving as a model for other media agencies in approaching and serving specific public groups. With appropriate investment, strategic vision, and a commitment to continuous innovation, the goal of improving the material and spiritual life of ethnic migration through policy communication is entirely feasible.

12. Further research directions: (None)

13. Published works related to the Thesis: (None)